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Mercy or Money: How to Grapple With a Rapidly Aging Prison Population

Research shows people often “age out” of crime, and health care costs are ballooning. But still, many states oppose releasing elderly prisoners.

Closing Argument • 03.21.2026

Women Are Sent to This Federal Prison for Dialysis. They Say It’s Killing Them.

Patients at Carswell medical prison in Texas describe unsanitary conditions, missed treatments and substandard care.

Feature • 12.16.2025

31,000 Prisoners Sought Compassionate Release During COVID-19. The Bureau of Prisons Approved 36.

As the pandemic worsened inside federal prisons, officials granted fewer releases.

News • 06.11.2021

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